Assisted Reproduction and Operations Technician at the University of Leeds

Location: 

Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: 

Faculty of Medicine & Health

School/Institute: 

Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)

Section: 

Institute Support Services

Category: 

Technical Support

Grade: 

Grade 4

Salary: 

£23,700 to £25,138 per annum

Post Type: 

Full Time

Contract Type: 

Ongoing

Release Date: 

Tuesday 23 April 2024

Closing Date: 

Sunday 26 May 2024

Reference: 

MHLCM1364

Do you have experience of working within a laboratory environment? Do you want to be part of a technically trained team providing a proactive support service to ensure high quality research and teaching? Do you have experience of working within laboratory health and safety guidelines? 

As an Assisted Reproduction and Operations Technician within the Scientific Operations Team, you will carry out technical laboratory duties as a pivotal part of a technically trained team who provide support to a high quality research and teaching portfolio. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day provision of the research facilities within the LIGHT building in addition to comprehensive and efficient teaching laboratory support service for students within the Institute. 

This is a dual role working flexibly with both the Scientific Operations Team and providing laboratory support to practical sessions delivered by the Assisted Reproduction teaching team (both roles being 0.5FTE)

You will promote good practice within the laboratory. A proactive and logical approach to problem solving will be an essential part of your role to provide efficient and effective support. 

You will have experience of working in a biological or medical sciences based laboratory environment and evidence of practical laboratory skills and including experience of basic tissue culture (including media preparation) and microscopy. 

You will be a member of the Scientific Operations Team reporting to the Senior Scientific Operations Manager.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alison Fardon, Senior Scientific Operations Manager

Email: A.J.Fardon@leeds.ac.uk